TED Talks Daily What's killing bees -- and how to save them | Noah Wilson-Rich
Mar 20, 2019
Noah Wilson-Rich, an ecologist passionate about bee health, discusses the alarming decline in bee populations and the innovative community science he's harnessing to combat this issue. He shares how everyday citizens are setting up beehives to gather crucial data on thriving bee habitats. The conversation highlights the resilience of urban bees and the surprising role of biodiversity. Wilson-Rich also explores how honey DNA can contribute to environmental restoration, emphasizing the pivotal role bees play in our food systems and ecosystems.
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The Importance of Bees
- Honeybees are crucial pollinators, and their decline threatens global food systems.
- Losing half of our beehives annually would cause widespread hunger and economic collapse.
Unexpected Support
- Noah Wilson-Rich started beekeeping research on Cape Cod, using citizen scientists.
- His landlord's unexpected support led to a pivotal discovery about bee health.
Shifting Research Focus
- A back alley beehive's success shifted research focus towards thriving bee locations.
- Partnering with a real estate developer expanded the project nationally.